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IT is a common saying that thought is free. A man can never be hindered from thinking whatever he chooses so long as he conceals what he thinks. The working of his mind is limited only by the bounds of his experience and the power of his imagination. But this natural liberty... Read Full Overview

Most people who live in open societies, especially in the West, take freedom of thought and the right to express that thought for granted. But through most of history, independent thinking, outside of the framework of social or religious convention, was discouraged and often... Read Full Overview

"A History of Freedom of Thought" by J.B. Bury is a seminal work that delves into the evolution of intellectual liberty and the struggles for free expression throughout history. Written by John Bagnell Bury, a respected historian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries,... Read Full Overview

John Bagnall Bury (1861-1927) was an Irish historian, classical scholar and philologist. He was Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History at Trinity College, Dublin from 1893-1902 before being Regis Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University from 1902 until his death... Read Full Overview

A History of Freedom of Thought by John Bagnell Bury is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of intellectual freedom throughout human history. The book traces the development of this idea from ancient Greece to the modern era, examining the various ways in which individuals... Read Full Overview

A History of Freedom of Thought is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of human thought and the concept of intellectual freedom throughout history. Written by John Bagnell Bury, a renowned historian and classicist, this book traces the development of intellectual freedom... Read Full Overview

Most people who live in open societies, especially in the West, take freedom of thought and the right to express that thought for granted. But through most of history, independent thinking, outside of the framework of social or religious convention, was discouraged and often... Read Full Overview

Deatiled overview of the history of the principle of freedom of thought from early Greece to the 19th century.

A History of Freedom of Thought is a comprehensive book by John Bagnell Bury that explores the evolution of intellectual freedom throughout history. The book discusses the concept of freedom of thought and how it has been shaped by various historical events, including the rise... Read Full Overview